The account didn't start up again until late Thursday. It's likely that Koch's staff are manning the account — not unlike the way President Obama's staffers and other politicians and celebrities have helpers handle their social-media presences for them. And if you can get over the creepy part of watching Ed Koch RT stuff about his own death, it's actually a fun to remember the mayor — 140 character-style.

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